The Reaction Mechanisms Conference (RMC) was first held in 1946 and has been held in even numbered years ever since. Charles C. Price and Paul D. Bartlett organized the first RMC and played pivotal roles in establishing the RMC as an ongoing venue that contributed to the growth and maturation of physical organic chemistry. Early RMC were relatively small meetings limited to insiders who were invited. Attendance at the RMC later expanded and became more open. The history and development of the RMC will be presented including an analysis of trends in the prevalence of subdisciplines presented at the 34 conferences.

History and development of the reaction mechanisms conference

248th National Meeting (2014)

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